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2 Kings 14:23-15:31; Jeremiah 50:1-20; Titus 1:1-2:8

And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed it, and took witnesses, and weighed him the money in the balances. Jeremiah 32:10

The details of this real estate transaction give us a wonderful description of our own redemption. Having purchased us with His blood, the Lord Jesus then sealed us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Further, we are now encompassed by a great cloud of witnesses who testify that God’s required price has been paid in full. We’ve been subscribed in the Lamb’s book of life, and nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Rick Morse

No blood, no altar now, the sacrifice is o’er!
No flame, no smoke ascends on high,
The Lamb is slain no more. —Horatius Bonar

2 Kings 13:1-14:22; Jeremiah 49:1-39; Hebrews 13:7-25

Bethany…there they made him a supper. John 12:1-2

We cannot be certain that this occasion was the same as in Mark 14:3-9, but it does seem likely. If so, a delightful picture unfolds. Mark records that the home belonged to “Simon the leper”, and he was sitting alongside Lazarus “which had been dead”. It is unthinkable that Simon was still a leper, so with the Lord was one living who was changed, and one who had been dead but was raised. After this sweet picture of the Church in Heaven, there is a foregleam of Israel’s restoration (John 12:12-15) and the Gentiles blessed (vv. 20-21). And all because “A corn of wheat [would] fall into the ground and die” (v. 24). —Phil Coulson

Ransomed now, accepted, free, safe from judgement, Lord, in Thee,
Praise the Father, through the Son, who so vast a work hath done.  —John Cennick

2 Kings 11:1-12:21; Jeremiah 48:1-47; Hebrews 12:18-13:6

Jesus…saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34

Our society is in severe moral decline. It is shocking and bewildering to witness. Understandably Christians draw attention to these things and feel righteous indignation. But we can be in danger of constantly verbalizing our indignant feelings—often among ourselves, the ultimate echo chamber—thus becoming indignant and angry people. Wouldn’t it be better to see society as Christ sees it, full of never dying souls He died for? Society’s decline should
not consume us, but motivate us to share the Gospel to so many who are addicted, deluded and angry yet in despair. May God give us courage and compassion, as Christ had. —S. McEachern

Sinners Jesus will receive; sound this word of grace to all
All who languish dead in sin, all who linger, all who fall. — E. Neumeister

2 Kings 10:1-36; Jeremiah 45:1-47:7; Hebrews 12:1-17

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end, the first and the last. Revelation 22:13
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done. Isaiah 46:10

Here is the one who stands, not the test of time, but the test of eternity! He stands outside of time and views all things in the light of eternity. Let us then trust Him with our past, present, and future, realizing fresh His infinite  care for every detail of His creation. There is no room for “fretting” (Ps. 37:1-7) when we know the one who holds eternity in His hands! —Elizabeth C. Bishop

Lord of past ages, Lord of this morning,
Lord of the future, help us, we pray;
Teach us to trust You, love and obey You,
Crown You each moment, Lord of today. —Margaret Clarkson

2 Kings 9:1-37; Jeremiah 44:1-30; Hebrews 11:17-40

Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. John 8:3 NKJV

This was a set-up. These “scribes” were legal experts. They knew the man was to be stoned to death as well (see Lev. 20:10). But where was he? Justice was not the issue. This was yet another of their attempts to pit Jesus against the Law of Moses. So they brought before Jesus this woman caught in adultery which the law punished by death. Jesus’s
verdict? “Neither do I condemn you” (v. 11). Yes, “The law was given through Moses” and we all deserve death but “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Just a little while later, Jesus would go to the cross and be condemned for her and our sin, allowing us to wash in the cleansing flood of God’s grace. —Brian Cretney

O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus. —Robert Lowry

2 Kings 8:1-29; Jeremiah 42:7-43:13; Hebrews 11:1-16

Also he made him a tunic of many colors. Genesis 37:3 NKJV

There are four garments mentioned in connection with Joseph’s life journey. He left the father’s house with a coat of many colours. He ran from Potiphar’s wife leaving a coat in her hands. When he went from prison to interpret Pharaoh’s dream he left his prison garments behind. When Pharaoh exalted Joseph, he received garments of fine linen. These garments and their progression serve as an illustration of the journey of the Lord Jesus from the Father’s house to earth, to the cross, and back to glory as described in Phil. 2:5-11. There was the tunic of Sonship, garments of a Servant, clothing of a Sufferer, and finally the robes of a Sovereign.  —Gary McBride

Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious:
See the Man of sorrows now. —Thomas Kelly

2 Kings 6:24-7:20; Jeremiah 41:1-42:6; Hebrews 10:19-39

In mercy (loving kindness) the throne will be established; And One will sit on it in truth…Judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness. Isaiah 16:5 NKJV

A throne is a symbol of rule. In these troubling times, here is a wonderful thought concerning our ultimate future. One day our Lord will inaugurate and establish a rule of mercy and love, but also of justice and righteousness. Who is He that is worthy to sit upon this throne? It is the King of Glory, the Chief Shepherd, (see Psalm 24), our Lord Jesus Christ. The throne is His forever and He graciously will have His saints reigning with Him. —Annette Baal

King of my life I crown Thee now—
Thine shall the glory be;
Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,
Lead me to Calvary. —Jennie E. Hussey

2 Kings 6:1-23; Jeremiah 39:1-40:16; Hebrews 10:1-18

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. John 17:4

In Matthew 20:22 the Lord Jesus described His impending death as “the cup that I shall drink” and as “the baptism that I am baptized with”. In our text, He described His death as a work! No other death in history has ever been described as a work. Paul described this work as one act of righteousness (Rom. 5:18). In Ephesians he wrote of this work as an offering for us, to God, “Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Eph. 5:2). May we humbly come and worship Him for His death and resurrection today. —L. Cain

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!  —Isaac Watts

2 Kings 5:1-27; Jeremiah 38:1-28; Hebrews 9:15-28

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

Our society is filled with people who are searching for something to give them even a little peace and joy. Perhaps you are one of those searchers? You’ve tried what the world has to offer: riches, pleasures, and perhaps even religion, only to feel empty, depressed and unfulfilled. God’s offer of genuine peace and joy is the only thing that can give true satisfaction. Come to Him today. —Sid Halsband

O Christ, in Thee my soul hath found,
And found in Thee alone,
The peace, the joy I sought so long,
The bliss till now unknown. —Emma Frances Shuttleworth Bevan

2 Kings 4:1-44; Jeremiah 37:1-21; Hebrews 9:1-14

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NKJV

What an attractive prospect: our hearts and minds protected by the incomprehensible peace of God! In John 11, Martha was perplexed, and Mary was heartbroken because Jesus did not come in time to heal their brother, Lazarus, whom He loved. When He finally arrived, it seemed too late—Lazarus was dead. Martha poured out her confusion and Jesus dignified her with a profound discussion about resurrection. Later, Mary poured her heart out to Jesus with the exact words her sister had used earlier. This time, Jesus wept. Some of us have hurting hearts; some have swirling brains. His peace guards both. —Caroline Webb

There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God,
A place where we our Saviour meet, near to the heart of God. —C. McAfee